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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 23, 1919

Page

24

Campaign for clothing aid to Europe urged by Red Cross

The Saturday Daily reports a next week drive to collect sensible clothing for European needy. Laredo is urged to donate old clothes, shoes, caps, socks, and repairable items while rejecting useless junk. The piece stresses American wealth and the moral duty to help war-affected France Belgium Poland and others through the Red Cross.

Europe Red Cross Laredo France Belgium People of America Poland Serbia

British General Maurice to Open American Speaking Tour

General Sir Frederick Barton Maurice, chief director of military operations in the British War Office for much of the war, will begin his American speaking tour in New York City Sunday night. Entering the army in 1892, he rose from captain to lieutenant colonel by 1918 and received multiple honors including the Queen's Medal and a Bath decoration for service in World War I.

Frederick Barton Maurice New York City British War Office Tirah

District Court Docket Opens With Long Schedule

The district court docket will be called by Judge Mullaily with cases set for trial by District Attorney Walls in late March and early April. Listed defendants include Bernardino Gutierrez, Santana Gutierrez, Teodoro Alvarado, Jose Elizondo, Roy Goggins, Jose Limon, Serapio Gonzalez, Catarina Vasquez, Tiburcio Gonzalez, Ramon Villareal, Guillermo Longoria, Julio Rodriguez, Felix G. Sanchez, Alejos Garcia, Tomas Cuevas, Agapito Barrera, Andrey Ortiz, Cayetano Sandoval, Rodolfo Wise, Isidro Trevisio and G. B. Peterman along with various charges such as assault to murder, theft, swindling, and violation of zone laws. The schedule spans March 24 to April 3.

Mullaily Walls Bernardino Gutierrez Pedro Miranda Jose Elizondo Teodoro Alvarado Roy Goggins Et al Jose Limon Serapio Gonzalez Catarina Vasquez Tiburcio Gonzalez Santana Gutierrez Ramon Villareal Guillermo Longoria Julio Rodriguez Felix G. Sanchez Alejos Garcia Tomas Cuevas Agapito Barrera Et al Agapito Barrera

Spinach Market Report March 21

Market summary lists totals and destin ations across the United States. Texas leads with fifteen shipments and eighteen total markets processed. Major destinations include St Louis Chicago Boston Cleveland Indianapolis and Philadelphia St Paul Pittsburg and Cincinnati with prices ranging from fifty cents to dollar seventy five per unit.

Texas St. Louis Chicago Boston Cleveland Indianapolis Philadelphia St Paul Pittsburg Cincinnati

Physical training to be demonstrated soon

Lieutenant Edie advocates large scale physical training to improve health and prevent spine curvature among schoolchildren. He notes benefits for both sexes, improving grace, carriage, and overall fitness, and claims Laredo will be surprised by the dormant potential in this art.

Edie Laredo

Recognition bid by Soviet government shocks observers

The piece notes reports that the Soviet government seeks U S recognition and would deposit about 266 million dollars in gold for reconstruction purchases. It questions the origin of the gold and cites the Demidoff works in Moscow as the claimed agent, amid warnings about Bolshevik misrule and mass deaths.

Russia United States Demidoff Iron and Steel Works Moscow

Tobay's Anniversaries 1814 Crawford birth and death notes

A compact note lists events from 1814 to 1918 including Thomas Crawford’s birth in New York City and death in London in 1857, Mira’s revolt against Austria, U S troops driving Boomers from the Cherokee Strip in 1907, Manchuria evacuation in 1907, Jewish expulsions in Russia in 1910, Paraguay government overthrow in 1912, Przemysl siege ending in 1915, Hancourt Hill capture near Verdun, and St Quentin actions by French and British.

Thomas Crawford Washington Richmond New York City London Mira Austria United States Cherokee Strip Manchuria Paraguay Przemysl Galicia Hancourt Hill Verdun St Quentin

One Year Ago Today In The War Report

One year ago today the Reichstag approved a war credit of 3.75 billion marks. Brussels faces a 500000 dollar fine imposed by Germany for anti Flemish agitation. German forces concentrate vast artillery on the western front in a reported world record effort.

Brussels Western Front

Presbyterian Church Conference Services Next Week

Short services at the Presbyterian Church on Monday Tuesday and Wednesday evenings start at 7 45 conducted by the Pastor. A discussion on the progressive program of the Southern Presbyterian Church will follow each service.

The Presbyterian Church Southern Presbyterian Church

Watch THE TIMES Everyday for Opportunities

A notice promoting a subscription option highlighting daily news access with a monthly rate of 60 cents. It emphasizes staying informed by reading THE TIMES each day.

the Times

Money Makers Ad Notes 3 Percent Return Offer

Classified ad lists investment pitch promising 3 percent earnings monthly with a price tag of 39 98. It markets quick returns via a simple scheme promising steady profits to cautious buyers.

Decomposed Body Found Near River Banks

A severely decomposed male body was found near the Illo Grande river, just north of the Ward farm, by farm hands who alerted City Marshal Brennan. An inquest was held with Justice of the Peace Slaughter. cause of death undetermined and identity not established. The body was interred at the discovery site.

Illo Grande Ward Farm Ward Place Brennan

Joy ride disaster after intoxicated drivers crash on East Hidalgo

Carlos Padilla and Lorenzi in a car at about 10 30 last night sped through East Hidalgo street. The vehicle hit a telephone pole and a jacal injuring no one seriously but frightening an ill woman inside. Padilla was fined 100 for reckless driving and 10 for intoxication. the passenger's case pending.

Charlie Chaplin East Hidalgo Street Carlos Padilla Lorenzi Corporation Court Padilla

Special Sunday Luncheon Menu Highlights

The menu features sweet pickles olives cream of celery braised California salmon bearnaise sauce Parisian potatoes stuffed young turkey French lima beans creamed potatoes New York plum pudding cherry sauce coffee served 12 to 3 on Sunday March 22.

California New York

Pan Motor Co arrives with sixteen Pan automobiles

Pandolfo president of the Pan Motor Co of St. Cloud Minnesota visited San Antonio and Laredo with sixteen new Pan automobiles. The cars were parked at the Familton Hotel for public inspection as part of a trainload from Saint Cloud. A San Antonio branch factory is planned to be established.

Pandolfo Pan Motor Co St. Cloud Minnesota San Antonio Laredo Familton Saint Cloud Minn

Eastertime fast coming and new hats on display

Eastertime is fast drawing near as Laredo millinery shops prepare displays of the latest hats for spring and summer. Maid will gaze wistfully at decorative designs while families anticipate the Easter hat fashion and lighter headwear in Manaus and nearby areas.

Laredo Pep Buddy Manaus Loca Liberty

Just Wright Shoe Ad and Local Notices

Local newspaper clippings advertise Just Wright Shoes for men at Richter's with prices from seven fifty to ten dollars. The page lists dry cleaning services, phone numbers, local business notes, social notices, and a request for society items for The Times society editor.

Laredo Butler Bros Sure Fit Tailors Sitney J. Nieto Jupiter P'R Aps J. 1 Fierros Farragtut Street Wright Richter Moran Music Co Lincoln Street ACC Edie Ker the Times

For a Bad Cold Take Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy

An old standby for coughs and colds, Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy is recommended for its proven effectiveness and dependable relief.

C. Q. D. Grocery Co Purchases C. O. D. Grocery

The C. Q. D. Grocery Co Incorporated has purchased the business of the C. O. D. Grocery Co from C. H. Guinn. Mr Beyette will be glad to see his old friends and customers as manager. Dated 3 22 31.

C. Q. D. Grocery Co. Incorporated C. OD. Grocery Co C. H. Guinn Beyette C. O. D. Grocery Co., Inc G. H. Beyette Mgr

Money Makers Ad Teases High Returns

Classified notice touts 2 percent earnings and bold profits with simple terms. Investors urged to contact ad source for details and potential opportunities.

Alma Gluck program and Red Cross drive notes

Yesterday the Lone Star Blue Bird Camp Fire Girls hosted a Nellie Netzer afternoon with games singing and refreshments at the Netzer home. An executive committee of the Red Cross Clothing Campaign announced chairmen and committees across districts and set collection days March 24 25 at I L Lewis office rear Border Gas Company.

Lone Star Chapter Blue Bird Camp Fire Girls Nellie Netzer Joseph Netzer Josephine Daiches Gladys Sauvignet Nellie Ward Dorothy Herchers Katherine May G’sell Anne McWinney Evelyn Kerr Etta May Neindorff Virginia Merle Netzer Eleanor Morrow Jennie May Gallahan Adelaide MacDonald Mary Condren James Ward Raymond MacDonald Paul Netzer Henry Ward A. Poggenpohl Red Cross Clothing Campaign Albert Martin W. J. Sames W. N. Young Geo ©. Woodman L. J. Christen the Heights Mra Geo Woodman M T. Cogley J. T. Hassell J. B. Morton Farragut Hidalgo Lincoln Frances Alexander Mesdaimes Leo Purwin Joe Moser Hhilfeta Grant Street J. T. Mullally Laredo Robt. Muller Mesdames S. M. Barlow Burr Chester Nye Fort McIntosh FW. Smith Issies R. M. Johnson Hebbonville Misa Hellen The Red Cross Mornlay I. L. Lewis Rear Border Gas Company

Hotel Arrivals Listing From City Newspapers

Travelers including R L Meeks J D King from San Antonio Mauro Guerrero from Celaya Itex W L Gillettson from San Antonio and C 8S Drew G Jones from New York City Mrs J J Trevino from San Antonio A KE Winaus from Laredo are recorded as arriving at the hotel.

R. L. Meeks J.D. King San Antonio Mauro Guerrero Celaya Itex W. L. Gillettson Drew G. Jones New York City J. J. Trevino A. KE. Winaus Laredo

Personal travel notes from local figures include business trips

The notice lists individuals with recent travel for business. Aus tin A. C. Hamilton, Esq. returned from Houston. County Clerk J. A. Rodriguez came back from San Antonio. Gus Schmitt of San Antonio, representing Shapleigh Hardware Co. of St Louis, is in the city on business.

A. C. Hamilton, Esq Houston J. A. Rodriguez San Antonio Gus Schmitt Mr. Schmitt Shapleigh Hardware Co St Louis

New Laundry Firm Announces Prices in Kobe

A newly established laundry company in Kobe proclaims competitive rates to customers at 082 Hachimancho Rokuchome Ono. It advertises Ladies 2 dollars per 100 and Gentlemen 1.50 per 100, pledging careful washing and fair pricing with earnest requests for patrons to entrust their garments.

Treign Kobe Japan Hachimancho Rokuchome Ono iKobe

Safety First Judge Question Witness in Fight

A courtroom line depicts a judge asking why the witness did not aid the defendant in a scuffle. The witness replies he could not tell who would be the defendant.

Boston Transcript

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